Lymph node enlargement after a single massive infusion of iron dextran.
Painful lymphadenopathy developed in eight female patients after massive infusions of iron dextran for sideropaenic anaemia. Fever, arthralgias, and malaise were also features of the clinical picture. The histology of one lymph node is described and changes in it are discussed in relation to the pathogenesis of the syndrome reported.
D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000139:chemically induced; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged
D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex